Alright, let’s talk turkey. Or, in this case, let’s talk about something that actually matters: how we treat the men and women who’ve worn the uniform of this great nation. For too long, it’s felt like a familiar song and dance – politicians line up to praise our veterans, especially around holidays like Memorial Day, but when it comes to real, tangible support? Well, let’s just say the follow-through often leaves a bit to be desired, lost somewhere in the bureaucratic maze of Washington.

It’s enough to make a patriot cynical, isn’t it? You hear the lofty speeches, see the photo ops, and then you hear the stories from vets still struggling to get the care and attention they earned. But every now and then, a little ray of common sense, a spark of actual action, cuts through the usual D.C. fog. And when that happens, especially when it benefits those who’ve sacrificed so much, it’s worth talking about.

This Memorial Day, as we pause to remember the fallen, there’s a bit of good news bubbling up from an agency that, frankly, hasn’t always been synonymous with “good news” – the Department of Veterans Affairs. It seems under President Trump’s leadership, and with leaders like VA Secretary Doug Collins at the helm, the needle is actually moving in the right direction for our heroes. According to a recent report from JustTheNews.com, the VA isn’t just talking a good game; they’re delivering.

Cutting Through the Noise, and the Backlog

So, what’s the big deal? For starters, the VA is rolling out 10 new medical facilities across states like Texas, Virginia, New York, and Montana, with another one on the horizon for New Hampshire. Secretary Collins highlighted this as part of ongoing efforts, some stretching back to the first Trump administration, to ensure veterans have access to newer, better facilities. “We’re continuing the work that has been done over the last few years,” Collins stated. This isn’t just about fresh paint and new buildings; it’s about commitment.

But perhaps even more impressively, Collins, a former GOP representative who clearly isn’t afraid to shake things up, has tackled the infamous VA backlog. He reported that since President Trump took office in January, that mountain of cases has shrunk by a whopping 25%, dropping from 260,000 to under 200,000. How’d they pull that off? Well, it involved a healthy dose of what some in the “expert” class might call controversial: actually bringing people back to the office. Collins noted, “We just got word of this, just in the last few days, in spite of all that you heard from the mainstream media and some members of Congress about, ‘You’re bringing people back to work. You’re ending the COVID work restrictions. That’s going to cause chaos and stuff.’ Actually, what it’s done is put our folks back in a community of effort to actually get stuff done.” Imagine that – people working together, in person, getting more done. Groundbreaking stuff, I tell ya.

Unleashing the Power of the American Worker (Yes, Even in Government!)

This isn’t just about cracking the whip, though. Secretary Collins’s approach seems rooted in a fundamentally conservative belief: trust your people and let them do their jobs. He’s not interested in micromanaging; he’s interested in results. And those results speak for themselves.

The impact of returning to in-person work, which began on May 5th, was almost immediate, with a record number of cases being processed. Collins lays out his philosophy quite plainly, and it’s a sentiment that should resonate with anyone tired of government inefficiency:

From ‘JustTheNews.com’:

“Our backlog since January 20 has come down 25 percent… Look, I’ve always believed this: the American worker is absolutely the best worker in the world. When you free them up, take their hands and let them say, do your job-that’s what you get.”

It’s a simple, powerful idea: empower your workforce, remove unnecessary obstacles, and good things happen. This isn’t just about veteran care; it’s a testament to a style of leadership that values action over optics, and results over rhetoric. It’s also a quiet nod to supporting veterans’ choice, as Collins has previously indicated his support for programs allowing veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system if it better suits their needs – another common-sense reform.

This Memorial Day, while we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it’s heartening to see efforts that also honor the living veterans, ensuring the promises made to them are promises kept. It shows that with strong leadership and a commitment to conservative principles of efficiency and empowerment, even the most challenging government tasks can see real progress.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s VA delivers: 10 new facilities and a 25% backlog cut for veterans.
• Ending VA’s COVID restrictions, despite media outcry, boosted case processing and cut backlogs.
• Conservative leadership empowering workers and cutting red tape benefits our nation’s veterans.

Sources: Just The News